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11 September 2007 
 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO Appellate Body  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 616  
 
 The WTO is seeking to fill a post of Legal Officer in the Appellate Body Secretariat of the WTO.  The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also 
invited to apply. 
 TITLE AND GRADE: Lega l Officer – Grade 8
1 
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 114,557 net p.a. OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations. 
 A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited internationally. 
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term contract for two years with possibility of extension. GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supe rvision of the Director of th e Appellate Body Secretariat, 
the incumbent will: 
 (a) assist Appellate Body Members with the conduct of appeals;  (b) participate as a member of teams organized to carry out tasks 
associated with the conduct of appeals; 
 (c) prepare legal opinions and analyses on the WTO agreements and 
the dispute settlement rules, including in the areas  of subsidies and contingent trade remedies (a nti-dumping and countervailing 
measures as well as safeguards); 
 
(d) research and draft memoranda and legal opinions in the fields of 
international trade law and public  international law generally; 
 (e) assist arbitrators in the conduct of arbitrations on reasonable period 
of time for implementation; 
 (f) participate in WTO training activ ities and give presentations at 
conferences as appropriate;  and 
 
(g) perform such other tasks related to the work of the Appellate Body 
and its Secretariat, as may be required. 
                                                           
1The post may be offered at a lower grade if the sel ected candidate does not fu lly meet all the required 
qualifications. 
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 REQUIRED 
QUALIFICATIONS: Education :  A university degree in law, including studies in international 
trade law and public international law; studies in economics would be an asset. 
Knowledge
:  Thorough knowledge of WTO law generally, including 
WTO disciplines relating to tr ade remedies; an  understanding of 
economic, accounting, an d financial issues relating to trade remedies 
would be an asset. 
Experience :  A minimum of five years of relevant practical experience in 
the area of international trade law, preferably including experience in national or international trade-related l itigation and/or in the area of trade 
remedies. 
Abilities
:  Must be able to work inde pendently as well as cooperate with 
others in a diverse international setting operating under strict timelines. 
LANGUAGES: Excellent drafting skills in E nglish are required; a good knowledge of 
French and/or Spanish would be an asset. 
APPLICATIONS:2 Please use the online application form  that may be downloaded from the 
WTO website – www.wto.org  – under "vacancies".  If you are unable to 
download the application form, please send an e-mail or fax to the Human Resources Division requesting the form.  A completed form  may 
also be submitted to the following address: 
Director, Human Resources Division 
WTO 
Centre William Rappard 154 rue de Lausanne 1211 Geneva 21 Switzerland 
e-mail: humanresources@wto.org
 Fax:+41-22-739 5772 
Please do not send your application vi a multiple routes.  It is not 
necessary to follow up your applica tion with copies of qualifications, 
previous employment contracts, publications, etc. 
Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application form 
Vacancy Notice No. 616. 
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing the 
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the 
successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the competition. 
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about the 
progress of their application. 
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 
VACANCY NOTICE:  
9 October 2007 
No applications will be considered after this date. 
 
The WTO is a non-smoking environment.  
 
                                                           
2Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted.